The AVMA’s newly formed Veterinary Economics Strategy Committee is expected to hold its first meeting this spring, kicking off an ambitious review of the many economic issues affecting veterinary medicine. The committee will advise the AVMA Executive Board as the association develops strategies to bolster the economic state of the profession. Specifically, the committee will: [...]
Categories: Councils and Committees, General, Veterinary Economics
Have you ever noticed that some of our strongest leadership skills emerge in times of crisis? On April 27, 2011, I awoke to the sounds of sirens and the thunder of a powerful storm. My initial feeling of fear was quickly replaced by feelings of determination and the overwhelming need to protect my family and [...]
Categories: AVMA Leadership, Disaster Preparedness, Future Leaders, General
In response to the ongoing challenges facing veterinary economics and veterinary medical education, the AVMA participated in an historic meeting at the North American Veterinary Conference earlier this month with the deans from our veterinary colleges. It was a lively and constructive gathering, bringing together the major players who are all trying to address the [...]
Categories: AVMA Leadership, Education and Student Matters, Executive Board, Veterinary Economics, Workforce Issues
The year 2012 promises to be a turning point for the veterinary medical profession and the AVMA. As AVMA president, I spend a lot of time scheduling travel to regional, national and international meetings, as well as responding to e-mails. However, the majority of my time is spent listening to member concerns through a variety of methods [...]
Categories: AVMA Leadership, Education and Student Matters, Veterinary Economics
As a 2010 vet school graduate, I have been working as a veterinarian for a little over a year and a half at this point. You most certainly could say that I am still learning how to be a good doctor and experiencing ‘firsts’ nearly every single day. A couple of things that I have [...]
Categories: AVMA Leadership, Future Leaders, General, Volunteering
The AVMA would like to congratulate the appointees to our new Task Force on AVMA Governance and Member Participation. The 11-member body will conduct critical strategic discussions designed to review and evaluate our governance structure, including the AVMA Executive Board, House of Delegates, and each of our councils, committees, task forces, commissions and trusts. Task [...]
Categories: Councils and Committees, Executive Board, General, Policies and Governance, Volunteering
Like many people these days, I am trying to find new ways to save money. In an effort to cut down on the monthly grocery bill I have started making my own bread. When I first read about it I thought it would be way too hard and take way too much time. Like many [...]
Categories: AVMA Leadership, Future Leaders, General, Practice Management, Veterinarian Resources, Volunteering
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